BARREL-LEG jeans are making a comeback this summer, and if you’re partial to a mom fit, you’ll love these.
With wide-legs and straight fits more pronounced in fashion trends than ever, this latest style offers a flattering silhouette that will keep you cool during the warmer months and is a must for your wardrobe.
Barrel-leg jeans are, what we consider, a hybrid between straight-leg ankle jeans, Mom jeans, and the ever-popular wide-leg designs.
While some call them barrel-leg jeans, you may also hear them referred to as tapered jeans, carrot leg, or balloon fit.
Essentially, what you are looking for with this style is a high waist, a spacious, wide fit around the thighs, that tapers in around the calves, or knees, and finishes off with the ankle grazer length.
Just because the style lends itself to a relaxed look, it doesn’t mean you are limited as to how you style the jeans, as they look good dressed casually or dressed up for fancier occasions.
We love barrel jeans paired with a crisp white t-shirt, and trainers, or Mary-Jane shoes and a blazer, even style with a jazzy top, or cropped top with these jeans and pointed-toe heels.
Finding the perfect jeans can be difficult, not only when it comes to sizing, but also in finding the right denim wash, the right fit, and of course varying lengths.
From M&S and River Island to Levi’s, we have whittled down the barrel jeans we are lusting after, and they may just be the most comfortable design we have tried to date.
M&S
High Waisted Carrot Leg Ankle Grazer Jeans, £39.50 from Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has an impressive collection of denim to suit all shoppers’ styles, preferred cuts, denim colourways and prices.
M&S has created denim using recycled cotton which is perfect for more eco-conscious shoppers, while the designs also boast elastane for a much-needed stretch when shopping for denim.
M&S have called their barrel jeans the Carrot Leg Ankle Grazer Jeans but they have a very similar style as they boast a high waistline, a slightly loose fit around the thigh and calf before cutting off above the ankle.
Tu
Light Wash Barrel Leg Denim Jeans, £22 from Sainsbury’s
Tu is Sainsbury’s clothing brand, and while it often goes under the radar when it comes to a shopping spree, it shouldn’t as Tu has plenty of stylish garments with affordable price tags.
Their barrel jeans are selling out fast, but luckily for shoppers, they’ve just stocked a new paler wash.
Just don’t hang about, if the first pair was anything to go by, these are likely to sell out fast.
Levis
Levis Made In Japan Barrel Jeans, £250 from Levi
Levi’s is the first place we think to shop for new denim.
The brand’s 501s or red label collections are, arguably, the most popular, but there are various barrel jeans to shop too.
From patterned designs to a plethora of washes, Levi has catered to every shopper’s need.
While pricier than many pairs on this list, this Levi’s pair is an investment and jeans you’ll wear for years to come.
Whistles
Authentic Barrel Leg Jean, £95 from Whistles
Whistles were one of the go-to fashion retailers to shop barrel jeans when they first arrived on the fashion scene circa 2017, and now the style is back we are heading to Whistles once again.
Unsurprisingly, Whistles’ barrel jeans are selling out fast with limited washes available to shop, so you will want to secure the goods quickly before they sell out entirely.
We love the asymmetric seam running vertically down the sides of Whistles’ Barrel Leg Jeans which helps them look more flattering and make your legs look slimmer despite the balloon-esque cut.
River Island
Blue High Waisted Tapered Jeans, £45 from River Island
River Island has expanded their denim collection in recent months – and we couldn’t be happier.
River Island has a selection of tapered jeans to shop in different washes, and the cut is perfect, in our opinion.
They boast a fitted high-waisted detail, balloon out and taper in near the ankle, but without being too tight around the lower leg area making it easy to slip in and out of this design.
We’re particularly lusting after the dark denim, though this style also comes in black, both in short, regular and long lengths.
Still, sizes are selling out fast.
New Look
Blue High Waist Barrel Leg Jeans, £32.99 from New Look
If you’re looking for a staple pair in classic blue, these jeans feature a relaxed fit that is perfect for easy summer days.
Sitting at the waist, they come with belt loops and a 5-pocket design for all of your essentials to keep at hand, while the barrel leg style offers a fashionable touch for any warm-weather fit.
We love the true-blue denim look that pairs perfectly with a light pair of trainers.
Fat Face
Cara Barrel Leg Jeans, £55 from Fat Face
The Cara barrel-leg jeans offer a flattering twist on the classic Mom jeans.
Boasting a flattering mid-rise waist and a loose fit that tapers at the ankle, to create a long and sleek silhouette.
Balance them out with a tucked-in fitted t-shirt, and finish the look with trainers or mule shoes for effortless summer vibes.
These jeans are perfect for those seeking a stylish yet comfortable option for the warmer months, you’ll also be able to mix and match with printed tops thanks to the delicate stone wash of the denim.
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